Antony Alda
Antony Alda (born Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo; December 9, 1956 – July 3, 2009), sometimes called Tony, was an American actor who grew up in a popular acting family. The son of Robert Alda and younger half brother of Alan Alda, his early studies were in Rome and he finished at The Juilliard School in New York City. He appeared on stage, in film, and on television.
Also recorded as Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo
Antony Alda
- Name
- Antony Alda
- Birth Name
- Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo
- Born
- 9 December 1956
- Birthplace
- Saint-Julien, Var, France
- Died
- 3 July 2009
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, US
- Education
- Juilliard School
- Occupation
- Actor
- Full name
- Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo.
- Nationality
- United States · France
- Languages
- English
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Antony Alda (born Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo; December 9, 1956 – July 3, 2009), sometimes called Tony, was an American actor who grew up in a popular acting family. The son of Robert Alda and younger half brother of Alan Alda, his early studies were in Rome and he finished at The Juilliard School in New York City. He appeared on stage, in film, and on television.
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Biography
Biography
His career culminated in writing, directing, and performing in Role of a Lifetime.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Antony Alda • Birth Name — Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo • Born — 9 December 1956 • Birthplace — Saint-Julien, Var, France • Died — 3 July 2009 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, US • Education — Juilliard School • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1965–2004 • Parents — Robert Alda Flora Marino • Children — 2 • Relatives — Alan Alda (paternal half-brother) Beatrice Alda (niece) Elizabeth Alda (niece)
Early life
Early life
Alda was born Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo in Saint-Julien, Var, France, into what would later be called an acting dynasty. His father was well known in the United States both in film and on Broadway, where he earned a Tony. Alda's mother, Flora Marino, was an Italian actress. His half-brother is Alan Alda. About growing up within the dynasty, Antony once explained, "The theater has always been a comfortable place for me. I spent all my summers on Broadway. Dad would be in one play and Alan would be in another. I used to hang out with the lighting guys." He found that being an Alda had its professional ups and downs. "People figure you know what you're doing because you grew up around acting. Other people think you got the part because of your name." Antony Alda finished his high school studies at Notre-Dame International in Rome, and completed his academic career studying musical composition at The Juilliard School in New York City. He was married twice, first in 1975 to Leslie Clark at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City at Fifth Avenue. Their reception was held at the old Biltmore Hotel. The marriage lasted until 1977. His sons were born during his marriage to actress Lori Carrell, to whom he was married from 1981 to 1992. During this time his mother commented, "Marriage was good for Tony. It changed him and made him more mature."
Career
Career
Throughout his career, Alda played in seven films, including the Oscar-winning Melvin and Howard, Homeboy, Hot Child in the City, and two TV "shorts" including Bungle Abbey. He was cast in several television series and appeared in more than 200 episodes including two on Knots Landing as Rick Elliot. In 1980, he was cast along with Robert Alda in an episode of M*A*S*H. Alan Alda, the show's lead actor, co-wrote and directed episode 20 of season 8, "Lend A Hand". Antony Alda played a medic at a front-line aid station, urging two visiting surgeons, Robert and Alan Alda, to stop bickering and focus on a critically wounded patient. Alda later played Johnny Corelli during two years (1990–1991) on NBC's Days of Our Lives. Like Johnny Corelli, Alda saw himself as something of a jokester. He said, "I always played practical jokes on people." One prank involved his donning a wig and passing himself off as one of his mother's church friends to a visiting aunt.
Role of a Lifetime
Role of a Lifetime
His most notable accomplishment is the film Role of a Lifetime released in 2001. Alda wrote, directed, and acted in the film, which is about a formerly successful actor, Bobby. Bobby seems to be egotistical at first, but is soon rendered a sympathetic persona by the starring actor, Scott Bakula. Bobby has lost his wife in the Hollywood rat race and is on his way to becoming a "has-been". He has an accident that results in a disappearance long enough for Hollywood to assume he is dead and to begin to cast a movie based on his life. Bobby takes on a different identity, that of Texan Buck Steele, in order to audition for and, eventually, play himself in the movie. In the persona of Buck Steele, Bobby interacts with his ex-wife, his best friend and a mysterious old Hispanic gentleman. These experiences, while disturbing, enable Bobby to re-examine many aspects of his life. (Alda both credited and quoted Socrates in the film; he inconspicuously placed Socrates' quote "An unexamined life is not worth living" in several scenes.)
Death
Death
Antony died in Los Angeles from cirrhosis on July 3, 2009, aged 52.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1968 — Daniel Boone — Rudi — 1 Episode: "Orlando, the Prophet" Credited as "Anthony Alda" • Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color — Gus — 2 episodes: "The Treasure of San Bosco Reef: Part 1" "The Treasure of San Bosco Reef: Part 2" • 1976 — Switch — Terry — 1 Episode: "The Pirates of Tin Pan Alley" • 1978 — Columbo — Mario — 1 Episode: Murder Under Glass • 1980 — M*A*S*H — Corporal Jarvis — 1 Episode: "Lend a Hand" • 1981 — Bungle Abbey — TV Short • Homeroom — Crazy Willie — TV Short • CHiPs — Robby Burstad — TV series; 1 Episode: "The Killer Indy" • 1983 — Quincy, M.E. — Paramedic #1 — TV series; 1 Episode: "Women of Valor" • 1985 — Knots Landing — Rick Elliot — 2 episodes: "Rise and Fall", "A Question of Trust" • 1986 — Throb — Zeus — TV series; 1 Episode: "Pilot" • Too Close for Comfort — Derrick Bond — TV series; 1 Episode: "Rock Around Henry" • 1987 — Hunter — Dino — TV series; 1 Episode: "Double Exposure" • 1990–1991 — Days of Our Lives — Giovanni 'Johnny' Corelli — TV series • 1993 — Renegade — Barry Mellman — TV series; 1 Episode: "The Rabbit and the Fox"
As director
As director
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2002 — Role of a Lifetime — Joey
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Antony Alda was recorded at birth as Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo. The authorities additionally record the heading Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo. His recorded language was English. He was the child of Robert Alda.
Identity
Identity
Antony Alda is recorded as actor, film director and screenwriter.
Life and career
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Life and career
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2009
Antony Alda died at Los Angeles.
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Rome and New York City
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France.
Birth place
Los Angeles.
Death place
As writer
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2002 — Role of a Lifetime — Joey
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1970 — Three Coins in the Fountain — Gino — TV movie • 1978 — Nowhere to Run — Neft — TV movie • Fame — Italian Street Cop — TV movie • 1980 — Melvin and Howard — Terry • 1986 — Smart Alec — Rodney • Sweet Liberty — Film Crew Member • 1987 — Hot Child in the City — Charon • 1988 — Homeboy — Ray • 1991 — Driving Me Crazy — Jack • 1993 — Killing Device — Kyle • 2002 — Role of a Lifetime — Joey — As "Tony Alda". Also Director and writer. • 2004 — National Treasure — Guard Ferguson — (final film role)
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